Level of Significance
- File
- Local
- Regional
- State
- National
Age (approx)
200yrsTrees
1Diameter
0.6mHeight - 24m
Details
Common name
Yellow Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus leucoxylon
Type
Individual Tree
Condition
Good
Municipality
Ararat (VIC)
Location
689 Hillside Rd Ararat VIC 3377
Access
Restricted
Significances
- Horicultural/Genetic (Scientific)
- Seed/Propagation Stock (Scientific)
- Resistance (Scientific)
- Rare (Scientific)
- Remnant (Scientific)
- Outstanding size (Scientific)
- Other scientific (Scientific)
- Location/Context (Social)
- Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
15 Jan 2017
Date of classification
17 Aug 2017
Statement of Significance
This Yellow Gum is significant for aesthetic and scientific reasons at Regional level. This tree is outstanding for its size with a height of 24 m and canopy spread between 20-24m. It is a particularly good example of the species. The tree is in good health and makes a significant contribution to the surrounding landscape. It is the largest Yellow Gum on the register.
History
This tree is believed to be a localised remnant. Little is known of this tree's history, and it has only recently been acknowledged as being of special significance. The tree is still forming habitat hollows used by local wildlife.
Location
Approx. 400 metres north of Hillside Rd, and 450 metres northeast of the unused house at this address.